Author Archives: Rev. Paul Rydecki

Prepared for a long wait

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/302723413 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Last Sunday after Trinity Isaiah 65:17-19  +  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  +  Matthew 25:1-13 The Christian life is a life of waiting. Ever since the angels on … Continue reading →

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The day of distinction is coming

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon for Trinity 26 Isaiah 40:9-11  +  2 Thessalonians 1:3-10  +  Matthew 25:31-46 It was Judgment Day. There was the King on His throne. He was surrounded by sinners who looked exactly the same on the outside; you couldn’t distinguish … Continue reading →

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Still fleeing Jerusalem

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/300179014 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Third-to-Last Sunday (Trinity 25) Isaiah 49:12-17  +  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  +  Matthew 24:15-28 Our Lord urgently warned His disciples in today’s Gospel about future events—scary events—that … Continue reading →

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Render unto…Trump?

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/298878646 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for Trinity 23 Isaiah 32:1-8  +  Philippians 3:17-21  +  Matthew 22:15-22 I’m sure I’m not the only one here who’s eager for Tuesday to get here and … Continue reading →

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Hallowing God’s name by cleansing God’s House

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon (audio) Download Sermon Service(video) [vimeo https://vimeo.com/297603153 w=540&h=360] Download Service Download Bulletin Sermon for the Festival of the Reformation 2 Chronicles 29:12-19  +  Revelation 14:6-7  +  Matthew 11:12-15 Last year was the big Reformation celebration, the 500th anniversary of Martin … Continue reading →

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